Requisition ID: req58438 Job Title: Volunteer Clinical Officer Sector: Health Employment Category: Volunteer Employment Type: Full-Time Open to Expatriates: No Location: Kakuma, Kenya Work Arrangement:In-person Job Description The clinical officer will be responsible for quality health services provision in the hospital and clinics and closely work with the other staffs in the health facilities/clinics assigned to. He/she will work closely with the Pharmacist, Lab Technologist, PMTCT Nurse, Reproductive health officer, Community Health Officers, Nutritionists, and others in ensuring quality health services to the beneficiaries. He/she will also provide support in the hospital as needed, doing ward rounds, and ensuring coverage both day and night as per the staff coverage plans. Key Responsibilities + Attend to patients at the hospital and clinics, providing quality health care services. + Monitor incentive staff performance in the wards/clinic. + Attend the monthly clinical services staff meeting and share updates. + Conduct on job training to the refugee (incentive) staff in the hospital or clinics. + Clinical assessment and prescription of treatment for all patients + Refer cases requiring specialized care to the various special clinics. + Ensure adequate coverage in the assigned units by arranging a rotation schedule with fellow Clinical officers. + Cover the hospitals during weekends. + Cover the hospitals at night as per the clinical officer’s call/night duty schedule. + Conducts ward rounds in the absence of a Medical Officer + Properly document treatment on patients’ files in the EMR + Carry out minor surgical procedures. + Attend to emergencies in the ward in the absence of a Medical Officer + Attend and participate in the daily morning hospital handover meetings. + Attend and participate in weekly continuous medical education (CME) at the hospital. + Training of staff on job and theory sessions. + Review of SGBV/assault clients, filling PRC and P3 forms and presenting evidence in court as may be applicable. + Ensure all patient records are properly documented in the EMR System with all aspects of management being captured. + Ensure use of EMR + Join mortality audits conducted. + Prepare comprehensive handover reports to facilitate smooth transition during annual staff rotation and after shift + Ensure quality of care in management of patients at the hospital and clinics. + Ensure complete, accurate and timely data capturing and reporting using all available tools. + Ensure that universal precautions and infection prevention guidelines are adhered to. + Observation of the IRC Way (Integrity, Service and Accountability). + Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Qualifications + Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from recognized institution. + Registered with clinical officers’ council and with a valid practicing license. + At least 2yrs experience working in a hospital or busy clinic. + Good clinical skills - history taking, physical examination, ordering appropriate laboratory investigations and make appropriate diagnosis. + Proven leadership, communication, interpersonal, decision-making skills. + Excellent oral and written communication skills (English and Swahili). + Ability to work and deliver results with minimum supervision. + Demonstrated ability to work as a team player. + Experience of working in hardship area or previous IRC experience is an added advantage.